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A review by anacarter
Frost and Death by L. L. Riley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 74%.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Finally made the decision to DNF this at 74%, I was so bored, and nothing was happening. It wasn't bad but I don't want to waste more time on a book that is just 'mehh'
-FMC was starting to annoy me, she felt whiny and super childish. All she ever talked about was grieving her family, her love for Niko, her attraction to Jerrick, and trying to control her powers. I totally get it, but Jerrick had been genuinely trying to help her. Yet, she still kept complaining about it??
-The plot felt stagnant - FMC, Tove (tov-uh) plans to get married, has a ball, she has feelings for her Advisor 'Lord Niko'. After days of searching for a suitable husband, Niko grows jealous and eventually confesses his feelings for her. Things take a turn when Jerrick the King of Palaena arrives at the Ball, Tove feels a slight connection to him.
Jerrick kidnaps her and brings her to Palaena, he presents a marriage contract, signed by her mother, that binds her to marry him. They marry just days later. (it's a whole situation Jerrick is cursed, he killed his father, etc - not a major spoiler but I am leaving a lot about her mother out)
Despite being held captive, Tove manages to communicate with Niko and her Lady-in-Waiting, Betina, through her mother’s magical mirror, and they devise a plan to invade Palaena. Tove also has a trade deal with Jerrick.
After spending a few months in her new role as Queen, Tove grows close to her new companions—Prince Jonas, who becomes like a brother to her, her new lady-in-waiting, Dorit, who becomes a close friend, as well as Ophelia & Cordelia the kitchen staff who are wonderful characters, and always have a laugh with Tove. Even Jerrick, her husband, proves to be more complex and not as bad as she initially thought. Tove begins to reconsider her plans to invade, as she comes to cherish the found family she’s built in Palaena.
Niko wasn't thrilled about the news of a ceasefire. Honestly, Niko was annoying af. Niko is like one of those 'nice guys' but gives off narcissistic misogynist vibes.. ickkkkk! Also Niko's weird jealousy.
I’m not sure what happens later in the book, but I can easily imagine Niko going behind her back to undermine her decision about the ceasefire. Him showing up with a GIANT ARMY and the book ending in a cliffhanger.
I loved Jerrick and wish we had his pov. he's so 🥰🥵🥹
I didn't like the semi-love triangle going on.
Thank you for the ARC, L.L. Riley
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-FMC was starting to annoy me, she felt whiny and super childish. All she ever talked about was grieving her family, her love for Niko, her attraction to Jerrick, and trying to control her powers. I totally get it, but Jerrick had been genuinely trying to help her. Yet, she still kept complaining about it??
-The plot felt stagnant - FMC, Tove (tov-uh) plans to get married, has a ball, she has feelings for her Advisor 'Lord Niko'. After days of searching for a suitable husband, Niko grows jealous and eventually confesses his feelings for her. Things take a turn when Jerrick the King of Palaena arrives at the Ball, Tove feels a slight connection to him.
Jerrick kidnaps her and brings her to Palaena, he presents a marriage contract, signed by her mother, that binds her to marry him. They marry just days later. (it's a whole situation Jerrick is cursed, he killed his father, etc - not a major spoiler but I am leaving a lot about her mother out)
Despite being held captive, Tove manages to communicate with Niko and her Lady-in-Waiting, Betina, through her mother’s magical mirror, and they devise a plan to invade Palaena. Tove also has a trade deal with Jerrick.
After spending a few months in her new role as Queen, Tove grows close to her new companions—Prince Jonas, who becomes like a brother to her, her new lady-in-waiting, Dorit, who becomes a close friend, as well as Ophelia & Cordelia the kitchen staff who are wonderful characters, and always have a laugh with Tove. Even Jerrick, her husband, proves to be more complex and not as bad as she initially thought. Tove begins to reconsider her plans to invade, as she comes to cherish the found family she’s built in Palaena.
Niko wasn't thrilled about the news of a ceasefire. Honestly, Niko was annoying af. Niko is like one of those 'nice guys' but gives off narcissistic misogynist vibes.. ickkkkk! Also Niko's weird jealousy.
I’m not sure what happens later in the book, but I can easily imagine Niko going behind her back to undermine her decision about the ceasefire. Him showing up with a GIANT ARMY and the book ending in a cliffhanger.
I loved Jerrick and wish we had his pov. he's so 🥰🥵🥹
I didn't like the semi-love triangle going on.
Thank you for the ARC, L.L. Riley
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